Rectus abdominis diastasis (or otherwise known as abdominal separation) refers to the separation of the 6-pack muscles from the midline of the abdominal wall. This commonly happens during the later stages of pregnancy, and if left untreated may lead to post childbirth issues such as pelvic girdle instability, lower back and pelvic pain.

Warming up prior to physical performance is believed to facilitate mental and physical readiness, prevent injuries, and improve performance. Static stretching – once strictly adhered to has since been thought to impair performance and have no impact on injury prevention. As such, static stretching has been replaced with dynamic stretching. But is it wise to cease static stretching altogether?

Being active in sports, UFIT Clinic Orchard’s Senior Physiotherapist and competitive Muay Thai fighter Nada Khalid listens to her body and is aware of any issues that might arise. She would be able to take the necessary actions and precautions as needed. That being said, this will not always be the case when it comes to children who are active in sports.